SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF (December 4, 2006)--The
Center for Resource Solutions announced today the release of verification
results for Green-e certified renewable electricity product sales in
2005. The report shows a 43 percent increase in total sales volume over
the previous year, equivalent to 5.2 million MWh of renewable generation.
Green-e certified renewable electricity products were sold in 48 out
of 50 states in the United States, and 215,000 MWh was purchased by
companies who contracted to use the Green-e logo to promote their commitment
to certified renewable energy.
“Sales of renewable energy increase significantly
each year, confirming that voluntary markets for renewable energy are
strong and contribute to new generation and supply,” said Jan
Hamrin, president of the Center for Resource Solutions. “Our independent
verification process is a vital confirmation to businesses, institutions
and consumers who look to certified renewable energy as a way to mitigate
their impact on the environment. We look forward to bringing Green-e
certification to the retail greenhouse gas reduction market in the very
near future."
Green-e is the nation’s leading renewable electricity
certification program, providing independent, third party verification
to ensure renewable energy products meet strict environmental and consumer
protection standards set through a collaborative process with environmentalists,
consumer advocates and energy experts. Providers of Green-e certified
renewable energy undergo an annual verification to document that they
purchased or generated enough renewable energy in quantity and type
to meet customer demand and marketing claims. The 2005 verification
results represent renewable energy sales from more than 137 participating
vendors and utilities selling 52 Green-e certified products. Of these
products, 24 were electricity products offered by utilities and competitive
retailers, and 28 were Renewable Energy Certificate products.
Highlights of the verification
results from 2005 include:
- 5.2 million MWh of Green-e certified renewable energy products
were sold in 2005 - up 43% from 2004.
- Sales of Green-e certified renewable energy certificates increased
56% from 2004, representing 3.7 million MWh of renewable generation.
- Green-e certified more than 50% of the sales in the nationwide
voluntary renewable energy market.
Electronic copies of the Green-e 2005 Verification Report are available
on the Green-e website. To view the report, please visit: www.resource-solutions.org/lib/allpubs.htm
About Green-e and the
Center for Resource Solutions
Launched
in 1997, the Green-e Renewable Energy Certification Program is the
leading independent certification and verification program that sets
standards for voluntary renewable energy options. The Green-e logo
serves as national symbol for consumer protection and
"seal of approval" indicating high quality, verified renewable
energy. Green-e provides an easy way for consumers to find environmentally
friendly energy options that fit their budget and present much less
environmental impact than electricity generated primarily by fossil
fuels. To learn more about certified renewable energy available in
all 50 states, visit: www.green-e.org,
or call 415-561-2100.
Green-e is a program of the Center for Resource
Solutions, a national nonprofit organization that works to make it easier
for people and organizations to use renewable energy as a tool for mitigating
climate change. CRS designs and operates national and international
programs that support the increased supply and use of renewable energy
resources such as wind, solar, biomass, geothermal, low-impact hydroelectric
power, and other clean energy sources. To learn more about CRS, visit: www.resource-solutions.org.
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